Cambro Question

begolf25 · Jun 17, 2011

I have been searching Craigslist for a Cambro and I finally found what looks like a great deal. I am planning on picking them up today after work.

I was wondering if there is anything I should look for that would keep me from purchasing? I assume as long as the interior and exterior are in decent shape without any cracks or damage they should be fine? The person selling them said he doesn't have a way to send any pictures of them.

Thanks in advance,

Bryan

Fatback Joe · Jun 17, 2011

Check the gasket and make sure the latch does it's job.

Pyle's BBQ · Jun 17, 2011

I would take the pan you plan on using with you, to make sure they fit.

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kcmike · Jun 17, 2011

be prepared for a bad deal... I can't count the number of times folks I know have tried to buy Cambros from CL only to find a heap of junk when they get there... especially with no pictures. I would demand good quality pictures or wouldn't even bother making the drive.

Fatback Joe · Jun 17, 2011

kcmike said:
be prepared for a bad deal... I can't count the number of times folks I know have tried to buy Cambros from CL only to find a heap of junk when they get there... especially with no pictures. I would demand good quality pictures or wouldn't even bother making the drive.

Hate to say it, but that has been my experience as well. Hope yours is different.

begolf25 · Jun 17, 2011

Luckily, it is on my way home so I don't have to go out of my way.

That's why I was wondering if there is anything in particular I should be looking for besides making sure the interior and exterior are in good shape? Also, as Fatback Joe said, check the gaskets and latches.

I have never owned one so I am not sure how these do when they age. I looked online and it looks like I can buy replacement gaskets and they aren't very expensive.

kcmike · Jun 17, 2011

begolf25 said:
Luckily, it is on my way home so I don't have to go out of my way.

That's why I was wondering if there is anything in particular I should be looking for besides making sure the interior and exterior are in good shape? Also, as Fatback Joe said, check the gaskets and latches.

I have never owned one so I am not sure how these do when they age. I looked online and it looks like I can buy replacement gaskets and they aren't very expensive.

My money says it will be beat to piss, missing one or both latches and the door seal will be gone or tore up... I hope I'm wrong for your sake, but odds are in my favor...

ChicagoSizzlin · Jun 17, 2011

Watch for warped doors as well. My experience with these on CL isnt good as well. Ended up picking one up at RD costed me $191 ouch !

Traveler32 · Jun 17, 2011

As previous posters have stated: check the latches closely - the older wire ones are very susceptible to getting caught, bent, broken. Gasket can be replaced, but its a hassle getting one. Even if the door isn't warped, be sure to vent heat/steam using the little pressure valve at the bottom of the door.

A "standard" cambro is made to hold 3 4" "hotel" pans or 4 2.5" pans.

RICK Allen · Jun 17, 2011

I rented some before I bought my Carlisles , and they were so warped almost had to take a hammer to get the pans in then they where only good for a couple of hrs.

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